Places and Things

World's first living robots can now reproduce, scientists say The US scientists who created the first living robots say the life forms, known as xenobots, can now reproduce -- and in a way not seen in plants and animals. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/29/americas/xenobots-self-replicating-robots-scn/index.html

Apple's mixed reality headset may be a standalone device Apple's long-rumored mixed reality headset will be powered by two processors, according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apples-mixed-reality-headset-standalone-ming-chi-kuo-082117045.html

Apple’s digital driver’s license has been delayed to next year Apple’s digital driver’s license / ID feature won’t be coming until “early 2022,” according to an update to Apple’s iOS 15 page that MacRumors noticed. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/23/22799338/apple-digital-driver-license-delay-2022-ios-15

Marine Oxygen Levels are the Next Great Casualty of Climate Change Last summer, more than 100 miles of Florida’s coastal waters became an oxygen-depleted dead zone, littered with fish that could be seen even into Tampa Bay. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/marine-oxygen-levels-are-the-next-great-casualty-of-climate-change/

UK will require new homes to have EV chargers starting in 2022 Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be required for all new homes and businesses in the UK starting in 2022, the government announced today. The new measure aims to boost EV adoption in the nation by adding up to 145,000 extra charging points each year. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/uk-announces-that-new-homes-must-have-ev-chargers-113524579.html

UK will require new homes to have EV chargers starting in 2022 Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be required for all new homes and businesses in the UK starting in 2022, the government announced today. The new measure aims to boost EV adoption in the nation by adding up to 145,000 extra charging points each year. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/uk-announces-that-new-homes-must-have-ev-chargers-113524579.html

Dungeons & Dragons-Themed Immersive Restaurant Announced An immersive fantasy-themed restaurant will open in the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons in 2024. Continue Reading . . . https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-restaurant-lake-geneva/